Oetiker

Manufactures clamps and quick-connectors for vehicles

Health Safety & Environmental Lead

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLancaster, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science and HSE certifications are required.
Five to seven years of experience with health and safety and environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Demonstrated experience leading HSE programs or teams.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
Maintain required permits, records, and reporting in a timely manner.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and standards.
Leadership presence on the plant floor.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Active listening, a coaching mentality, and ability to constructively challenge.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Health, Safety, and Environmental programs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a strong safety culture and zero-accident mindset.
Lead internal and external audits and respond to identified non-conformances.
Develop, implement, and manage HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and change management.
Communicate workplace hazards and ensure employee awareness.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Coordinate and deliver HSE training for employees and contractors.
Manage contractors.
Ensure ongoing education regarding safety practices.
Lead programs that build a proactive safety culture.
Lead safety team committee meetings.
Track, analyze, and report monthly safety and sustainability metrics.
Lead emergency response planning and drills.
Support and ensure maintenance of emergency equipment.
Maintain confidentiality regarding workplace injuries and accidents.
Serve as the key contact for the insurance company and employees on workers' compensation cases.
Schedule annual audio testing and track and report recordable incidents as needed.
Manage HSE supplies and inventory.
Monitor and manage environmental aspects.
Ensure compliance with waste handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
Manage HSE visual signage throughout facilities.
Travel to and support the employer's Lancaster and Batavia, New York locations.

Job Description

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

The HSE Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. It drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a strong safety culture, zero-accident mindset in the organization.

Essential Function:

Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
Maintains all required permits, records, and reporting in a timely manner.
Lead Audits (Internal & External) and respond to non-conformances identified.
Develop, implement, and manage HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and change management.
Communicates and ensures awareness of any hazards in workplace with all employees.
Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Coordinate and deliver HSE training for employees and contractors.
Contractor Management.
Ensure continuous education regarding safety practices.
Drive programs that build a proactive safety culture.
Lead Safety Team Committee Meetings.
Track, analyze, and report monthly on safety & sustainability metrics.
Lead Emergency Response planning and drills.
Support / ensure emergency equipment is maintained.
Maintains confidentiality regarding workplace injuries/accidents.
Key contact for Insurance Company and employees on Workers Compensation cases.
Schedules annual audio testing, tracks, and reports as needed any recordables
Responsible for HSE supply and inventory.
Monitor and manage environmental aspects
Ensure compliance with waste handling, storage, and disposal.
HSE Visual Sign Management through facilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to apply influence at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of safety & environmental regulations and standards
Leadership presence of plant floor
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Active listener, coach mentality, able to constructively challenge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / HSE Certifications Required.
5-7 years' experience with health & safety and environmental management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Demonstrated experience leading HSE programs or teams.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation packages
Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
Medical, Dental, Vision
Generous 401k match
Education tuition reimbursement program
Opportunities for Advancement
Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning

Hours:

This is a full-time position with hours starting at 8:00am and ending at 4:30pm, M-F (40 hours/week).
The position requires travel / support to both of our Oetker NY locations (Lancaster & Batavia).

Compensation: 60000 to 75000 (USD) (YEARLY)

About the Company

Oetiker

Manufactures clamps and quick-connectors for vehicles

Oetiker supplies high-quality connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and other industrial segments, focusing on ensuring reliable connections for mission-critical parts. Its product lineup includes clamps, rings, straps, and quick-connectors used in powertrain, drivetrain, and medical applications. The company combines products with engineering, prototyping, and testing support to quickly develop comprehensive clamping and connection solutions. With 1,800+ employees across more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker positions itself as a global, long-term partner for leading OEMs. Its differentiators include deep expertise in a broad range of high-end clamps and connectors, combined with hands-on engineering services to tailor solutions and overcome specific clamping challenges. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve reliable connections in critical systems, maintaining trust and continuity as a global supplier.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Horgen, Switzerland
Founded: 1942

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